Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Why a Good Cowboy Hat Should Be Considered an Investment

Cowboy hats are with you through it all, thick and thin, rain or shine. If you received your first felt or straw cowboy hat when you were young as a hand me down, if American tradition runs through your family, then you know that they’re more than just a hat. 

Black Cowboy Hat

Whether you’re buying your own cowboy hat for the first time, or you want to update your look, the right hat is an investment in your style and your character. It’s about more than just finding something that looks good: what a hat is made of, where it’s made, and the quality of craftsmanship all represent the authenticity of your character. What are you investing in exactly?

Invest in Craftsmanship

What makes a cowboy hat a true investment? It all comes down to the materials and the craftsmanship. Generic cowboy hats might look the part if you were dressing up in a cowboy costume, but a real cowboy will spot you from a mile away. If you plan to actually use your hat, you need something a little better built. This means taking a little extra time and being prepared to invest a little more into your hat.

You want to purchase from a company that makes their hats the hard way with full control over the entire production process. Cowboy hats are an iconic image of America, so make sure your hats are made right here in the USA from start to finish. Some companies might purchase hat bodies offshore, then dress and finish them. From fur to finish in the USA is the way to go: every element of the production process should be performed on American soil. Human hands should touch every part of the hat from the crown to the brim, whether you’re looking for a pure beaver fur hat for formal events or a light straw hat for working in the sun.

Invest in Durability

If you’re planning on wearing your hat daily, you want something that will hold up and resist all weather. This is where the materials come in. Cheap materials won’t last while premium materials will hold on. For example, the best felt cowboy hat money can buy is made from pure beaver fur. A high-quality handmade 6X hat made of rabbit and wild hare fur will also serve you very well. Straw hats can vary wildly in quality too, and the right straw hat, properly cared for, will protect you from the punishing heat of the sun. If you properly care for these kinds of cowboy hats, they will last long enough for you to pass down.

Invest in Style

Finally, every cowboy has their preferred style, down to the details like hat creases. Some prefer the classic cattleman while others like a rounded brick. Pick the style that fits you and your face shape the best. Also, the finish of the hat can say a lot about the wearer too. Someone wearing a black cowboy hat projects a different tone than someone with a faded straw hat. Your hat style gives the world a hint of who you are and what you’re doing, and it’s always best to invest in you. Try a few different styles out or maybe even emulate a hero of yours, and find the one that fits you best.

About Resistol

Since 1927, Resistol has been committed to producing the finest quality hats for anyone who lives authentically. Resistol hats are meant to be worn through thick and thin and are built to resist all, no matter the weather or the challenges of the day. They produce all of their hats, from fur to finish, in the United States using authentic materials like rabbit, wild hare, and beaver, among others. The team at Resistol makes hats and apparel for people that live the Western way of life, and they know what that means since they live it every day too. From straw hats to felt hats, including signature collections from your favorite country artists and riders to apparel for men and women, Resistol has all of your Western wear needs covered.

Shop their entire selection of hats and apparel at Resistol.com

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